Chinese Entertainment: Directors Start with the Fairy Sister

Chapter 89 Film Contract! Co-production Regulations

"I wonder what gift Director Zhao gave Sisi~"

"What's in the file folder... could it be sheet music or a novel?"

"Has Director Zhao written a new novel?"

"Even novels aren't this thin; could it be a film contract?"

As soon as Luo Jin finished speaking, a group of people turned their attention to him.

Jiang Yiyan pursed her lips, her voice carrying a hint of bitterness: "That Mr. Paul is Director Zhao's partner in Hollywood. If it really is a script, it's most likely—an invitation from Hollywood."

Our group of people don't even have the qualifications to audition for Huayi Brothers' Sino-US co-production, while Liu Yifei is already getting Hollywood offers delivered to her door.

The feeling was like tiny needles gently pricking my heart.

"The better Yifei does, the better it is for us," Zhu Yawen said frankly. "We've always benefited from their success, and the brighter the spotlight shines, the more we can enjoy it!"

"That's because you don't have role conflicts..."

Jiang Yiyan hesitated to speak, knowing that saying it would only annoy people.

Once inside the villa and with no one else around, Shu Chang could no longer contain her curiosity and wanted to see the gift Zhao Yanxi had given her.

"Director Zhao, can I watch this?"

"You're calling her 'Auntie' and 'Godmother,' you're even closer to her than I am, how could I dare not let you see it?"

Zhao Yanxi said with a smile, "But you can only look, you can't tell anyone."

"A confidentiality agreement was signed!"

"Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped," Shu Chang patted her chest, then suddenly glanced mischievously at Liu Yifei, "Before, when Qianqian said you were flirting with actresses on set, I never told anyone~"

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Zhao Yanxi was puzzled, but Liu Yifei suddenly blushed and pounced on her like a startled fawn, trying to cover her mouth. "Changchang, I'm going to sew your mouth shut!"

"You bad guy~"

"Hehe, I was wrong, hehehe, Sisi, I was wrong~~~"

After their playful banter, Liu Yifei sat down next to Zhao Yanxi with a flushed face, somewhat hesitant to look directly at her "victim." Zhao Yanxi, on the other hand, seemed unfazed; it was just a private conversation between close friends.

Paul, sitting on the other side of the sofa, looked on with envy at his boss having one or two young and beautiful women around him. They were so lucky.

It's just a pity that I still prefer someone like Scarlett!

Shu Chang opened the file folder and saw that it was full of English text, and frowned curiously.

Her English is naturally excellent, after all, her university is a foreign language college.

"Actor Contracts? The Double J Project? The Forbidden Kingdom?!"

"What?!"

Liu Xiaoli exclaimed in surprise and took the contract directly from Shu Chang's hand. Liu Yifei also leaned over in surprise, then looked at Zhao Yanxi with a touched expression: "Yanxi..."

Before Xiao Liu could say anything sentimental, Liu Xiaoli interrupted her directly: "Yan Xi, is this true?"

Seeing Liu Xiaoli's expectant yet incredulous expression, Zhao Yanxi smiled and nodded: "Of course it's true."

"Since Sissi wants to, then she should act it out."

Zhao Yanxi spoke casually, and Liu Yifei, filled with joy, pounced on Zhao Yanxi, ignoring Liu Xiaoli's presence, and straddled Zhao Yanxi.

"Yan Xi, thank you!"

Liu Yifei's eyes lit up, and she showed Zhao Yanxi her dimples.

"If you like it, that's good~"

Zhao Yanxi wiped away the tears from Liu Yifei's eyes, feeling the delicate touch on her cheek, and said gently, "Xixi, happy birthday~"

"Yan Xi, you must have paid a heavy price for this contract, right?"

After the initial excitement, Liu Xiaoli felt a little embarrassed and said with a mix of guilt and gratitude, "Thank you for your help with Qianqian's matter!"

"There's no real cost," Zhao Yanxi said with a smile. "It's just that we've had some cooperation with Lionsgate, and this film contract is just a licking of the boot from Lionsgate. You can ask Paul if you don't believe me."

"Hehe, of course~"

In this situation, although Paul regretted losing the 30% share, nothing was more important than his boss dating a female celebrity.

"Brother-in-law, my birthday is in a few months~~"

Shu Chang pretended to be pitiful, even calling him "brother-in-law".

Although Liu Yifei's face was flushed, she still stared at Shu Chang with a dangerous gaze: "Changchang, what's your name?"

"Brother-in-law, what's wrong?"

"You're asking for it!"

Just as Liu Yifei was about to step forward, Shu Chang suddenly said, "Qianqian, what's the rush? I have so many sisters, you're not the only one~"

"Oh, you're dead meat then!"

Ruo Shuchang's repeated "provocations" prompted the female knight Liu Sanzang to vanquish demons!

After Liu Yifei finished "hammering" her, Zhao Yanxi said with a smile, "Changchang, wasn't your birthday nine months ago?"

"I'll definitely do it next time!"

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"Sissi, how's the promotion for that album planned?"

"President Han sent me a message last time saying that the premiere of 'Painted Skin' in Venice is scheduled for September 7th. Sisi, you absolutely have to be there!"

"We'll make it in time," Liu Xiaoli said with a smile. "We've already made arrangements with Sony. We'll leave on the 5th and be back on the 8th."

"Okay," Zhao Yanxi nodded, "I won't be with you guys this time. I'm going back to Hollywood with Paul tomorrow to finish the special effects for the trailer. See you in Venice then."

"Okay, I'll see you off at the airport tomorrow~" Liu Yifei said sweetly.

"OK!"

The following day, Huayi released another message.

The co-production features two male leads, with Li Lianjie already confirmed as one of the main characters. The film will be released globally.

The industry was in an uproar again. Actors are judged by their status, and the two male leads can't be too far apart in status. There are only a handful of actors who can be considered male leads alongside Li Lianjie.

At the same time, Wang Zhonglei held another press conference—Huayi will collaborate with Feng Xiaogang to produce a new film.

At the press conference, Feng Xiaogang announced that his new film will be a war movie, tentatively titled "Assembly".

However, the media were clearly not interested in Director Feng's new film; they were all asking about the co-production, after all, it cost 7000 million US dollars!

Feng Xiaogang behaved well this time and didn't swear at anyone during the press conference.

Perhaps he originally intended to capitalize on the popularity of co-productions to sabotage "Assembly," and as long as there was profit to be made, Feng Xiaogang remained humble.

Wang Zhonglei revealed some information: "We screened the lead and supporting actresses across Asia, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China, and even Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand... According to regulations, one of the main actors in this film must be from mainland China..."

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Wang Zhonglei's meaning was very clear; he was practically telling those artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand that if they wanted to act in this co-production, they had to sign with Huayi Brothers.

Although co-production regulations stipulate that "Chinese actors must account for no less than one-third" of the main cast, this regulation is not always strictly enforced in practice.

The rules for "Chinese actors" do not explicitly define that "Chinese actors" must be of Chinese nationality.

When assessing whether an actor meets the "Chinese actor" ratio, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television places more emphasis on their cultural background, upbringing, and which market they are more recognized by audiences, rather than simply looking at their passport nationality.

Therefore, even though Fan Wenfang, Singapore's number one beauty, is not a Chinese citizen, she has gained considerable recognition in China, from "The Return of the Condor Heroes" to "Swordsman".

As long as they sign with a mainland agency, they can join co-productions as "Chinese actors".

The same applies to Liu Yifei's background. Compared to Fan Wenfang, given Liu Yifei's background, the State Administration of Radio and Television wouldn't even bother to ask her anything!